Welcome! We’re excited to have you join us. The PM Workshop is a unique experience, infusing gamified learning and interactive sessions to make it even more productive and impactful. Please fill out the registration form. Your inputs will help us customize the experience!
John Robert
Immersive, experiential Learning by doing
What is a “Gamified” Workshop?
At the heart of this program are the games and roleplay. Each game, you and your team will delve into the depth of real projects, solving problems to gain an immersive experience. This hands-on engagement bridges the gap between theory and practice, fostering experiential learning that lasts for life. Experiential learning is not only fun, but also upskills them to succeed in challenging projects.
Digital Agility
Be the digital transformation leader your industry needs. From Project Management Software to AI agents and digital platforms, the program helps you familiarize cutting-edge technologies shaping the future.
Continued Mentorship
Gain Mentorship access to the leading industry professionals, Learn from the best minds in the industry. Their guidance will help you grow strategically, technically, and professionally.
agenda Day 1
🕘 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM
Welcome & Registration
Connect • Network • Set the Stage for Transformation
🧱 9:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Session 1: Project Management Foundations
Plan Better • Manage Change • Deliver Reliably
An immersive, gamified session covering the fundamentals of successful project delivery.
Key Tools & Techniques
- Mind Mapping
- Design Thinking
- Reverse Planning
- Full-Kitting / Spice Box Planning
- Agile & Critical Chain Project Management
- Time Management
🎯 Team Challenge: Build the tallest structure using sticks & tape—experience planning, collaboration and execution in action.
🍽️ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Lunch & Networking
Recharge • Reconnect • Refuel
📊 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Session 2: Risk, Budgeting & Project Reliability
Anticipate Risks • Control Costs • Improve Reliability
Learn practical approaches to identify risks early, make smarter cost decisions and keep projects on track.
Key Tools & Techniques
- Risk Response Strategies
- Cost Estimation & Budgeting
- Earned Value Management (EVM)
- Pre-Mortem Analysis
- Stage-Gate Methodology
- Frame Storming
🎯 Outcome: Build the confidence and capability to anticipate problems, make better decisions and deliver projects more reliably.
Where Science Meets Execution Excellence
This two-day immersive workshop blends powerful tools, real-world case studies, and exercises to help you master the art of delivering complex projects on time, on budget, and with impact.
agenda Day 2
🗣️ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Session 3: Communication, Leadership & Stakeholder Management
Communicate Better • Lead Effectively • Navigate Stakeholders
Build stronger stakeholder relationships, manage conflict, strengthen team dynamics, and lead through change.
Key Tools & Techniques
- 24 Personas – Navigate diverse stakeholders
- RACI & Single Point of Accountability (SPA)
- GPS in Projects – Stay on course
- Escalation Matrix – Resolve issues faster
- Smart Resource Allocation
- Communication & Conflict Resolution
🎯 Focus: People • Power • Politics
🍽️ 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Lunch & Networking
Recharge • Reconnect • Share Insights
📦 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Session 4: Procurement, Quality & Technology in Projects
Manage Vendors • Protect Quality • Leverage Technology
Master the essentials of procurement, contracts, project closeout, and technology-enabled project management.
Key Tools & Techniques
- Procurement & Contract Management
- CDMO, In-/Out-Licensing & Supplier Management
- Project Closeout & Lessons Learned
- Elephant Camp – A gamified learning experience
- Project Management Software
- AI in Project Management – Work Smarter, Decide Faster
🎓 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Evaluation & Certificate Distribution
Reflect • Celebrate • Take Your Learning Forward
Wrap up with evaluation, recognition, and your certificate—plus a practical toolkit to lead projects, create value, and deliver impact.
🎯 Who Should Attend?
Scientists, Engineers, Pharmacists, Clinical Research, Functional Leaders, and Aspiring Project Managers looking to master the art and science of Project Management.
💡 Why This Workshop?
Because every project is different, hence your project management approach should be too.
by John robert
One of the Top 10 PMO Leaders
John Robert
Global PMO Leader | Project Management Strategist | Author | Speaker
Ranked among the Top 10 PMO Leaders globally by PMOGA 2023 — and Top 2 in Asia Pacific.
John Robert is a globally experienced Project, Program and PMO leader, author and speaker with extensive experience transforming complex projects and portfolios across the Pharma and Biotech industries.
As a former Vice President & Head of Project and Program Management with leading pharmaceutical organizations, John has led some of the industry’s most complex and time-critical initiatives—from new product development and technology transfer to greenfield manufacturing, vaccines, regulatory programs and digital transformation.
His work has delivered measurable transformation, including 225% growth in product development, 325% improvement in technology transfer, and 200% growth in regulatory filings, alongside significant improvements in project scale-up and delivery performance.
John is passionate about helping organizations move from “project management” to “projectized thinking”—building systems, processes and cultures that make execution more predictable, innovative and value-driven.
Recognition & Thought Leadership
- Top 10 PMO Leaders Globally, PMOGA 2023 | Top 2 in Asia Pacific
- Contributor & Reviewer, PMBOK® Guide – 8th Edition
- Innovation in Projects Award, Project Management Summit with PMI
- Creative Thinker of the Year, Sun Pharma Ideathon
- Environmental Best Practices Awards, CII
- Chair & Keynote Speaker at national and international conferences
- Award-winning author of five books on leadership, project management and self-development
Transforming Projects. Building Leaders. Creating Impact.
From establishing PMOs and PPM systems to deploying Critical Chain, Stage-Gates, Full-Kitting, Idea-to-Launch, digital project management and AI-enabled approaches, John brings a rare combination of strategic thinking, practical execution and innovation.
His experience includes delivering a COVID-19 vaccine facility in 100 days, leading a US$500 million greenfield formulations project, optimizing one of the largest generic product portfolios, and transforming end-to-end R&D delivery systems.
Today, John works with organizations and professionals to think differently, execute better and turn projects into engines of growth and value creation.
🎯 Do you know?
John's team was awarded as "PMO of the year" in 2019 by PMI.
💡 A leader is the one who create more leaders...
Many of the mentees of John has become PMO leaders in Pharma Organisations
